New episode! Looking for a party trick to amaze your guests this holiday season? Traveling Scientist David Wrigley has you covered!
Our #SparkofScience series showcases our incredible Science Interpreters sharing their favorite science experiments. Some you can do at home, some you'll need to come by our museum to see in real life. Each one will celebrate our love for science - and hopefully inspire you to learn, create and play with us.
Hovercraft
New episode! Do you know how to make a hovercraft? Science Interpreter Stephen shows you how to create your own at home!
Vacuum Chamber
Are you ready to talk about air? Science Interpreter Fox wants to chat about the impressive and exciting qualities of the gasses that keep us alive.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Halloween Edition
Happy Halloween! Science Interpreter Al and Camp Programs Supervisor Buddy teamed up for a special and extra spooky edition of #SparkofScience!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
The Theramin
A theremin can produce music that is both unique and eerie. Science Interpreter Stephen shows you how it's done in this Spook of Science.
Hydrogen Bubbles
What happens when you add hydrogen to soap and water and then light it on fire? Science Interpreter Fox is here to answering this burning question.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Genie in a Bottle
Ever wondered why hydrogen peroxide is stored in dark bottles? Science Interpreter Al explains chemical decomposition.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Lasers
Ever wonder how lasers work or how strong they really are? Traveling Science Presenter Anna decodes these devices.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Vocal Demonstrations
How does the air around us impact our voices? Science Interpreters Al and Jacqui join forces to show us.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Hurricanes
Traveling Science Show Presenter Kaitlin explores one of the essential ingredients for hurricanes - air.
Super Conductors
Science Interpreter Al teaches us about super conductors and the magic of magnetic levitation.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Hoot Tube
Traveling Science Presenter Kaitlin shows us how she uses a blowtorch to create music.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Armonica
Science Interpreter Stephen teaches us about sound waves using one of Benjamin Franklin's inventions.
Parabolic Mirror
Floor Programs Volunteer Manager Shanna shows us just how powerful the sun's energy really is.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Kaowool
Traveling Science Show Presenter Anna teaches us how kaowool works and how it helps protect astronauts in re-entry.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Alka-Rockets
Floor Programs Manager Jacqui shows us how to make Alka-Rockets in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Fireworks
Science Interpreter Brittany is putting the 'spark' is this #sparkofscience video and teaching us all about fireworks!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Glovaphone
Science Interpreter Fox teaches us how to turn ordinary household items into a musical instrument!
Fire Tornadoes
Floor Programs Manager Jacqui Schneider teaches us about fire tornadoes!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Kinetic Energy
Science Interpreter Stephen shows us a simple experiment you can do at home that teaches us about kinetic energy.